Position Summary:

The person in this position will be responsible to act as the primary consumer advocate for the program assigned. The person in this position keeps abreast of progress, and coordinates all services delivered to the consumer and family internally and through external referral.

Essential Job Functions:

• Administer evidence based assessments as need


• Conduct Needs Assessment


• Develop Service Plans in collaboration with the consumer and family


• Conduct monthly Service Plan reviews


• Document all clinical services and activities in accord with licensing, Medicaid, and Joint Commission standards and agency policy and procedure


• Conduct individual case management sessions


• Provide vocational education and skills building to the consumer as needed


• Perform activities on behalf of the consumer and family, including attendance at external appointments (e.g., court appearances, school staffing, etc.), as needed


• Provide referral and linkage for the consumer and family, as needed


• Prepare monthly Progress Reports, as required, for assigned consumers for courts, probation officers, caseworkers, etc.


• Coordinate consumer and family care with the treatment team and with external providers


• Responsible for the development of the discharge plan in coordination with other treatment team members


• Arrange transportation for consumers, as necessary


• Provide case management to additional populations, as needed


• Participate in case conference


• Understands HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality


• Completes all orientation and mandated training activities, including E-Learning Courses, within required timeframes, and in accordance with the criteria established for this position.


• Participate in performance improvement activities


• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.


• Perform any other duties as assigned.